Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer, covering 3,358 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer recalls by model year
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Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dollies trailers manufactured June 19, 2015, to September 22, 2015. During production, the axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated or may have been omitted from the axle assemblies.
- Risk
- Without a properly seated axle nut retaining clip, the wheel nut may loosen resulting in excessive wheel end play and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 15V649000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The affected trailers may be missing a weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube.
- Risk
- The missing weld could result in trailer separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane has notified the affected owner, and Great Dane is inspecting the trailers and applying the missing welds, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 14V275000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
- Risk
- A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 13V079000 · Recall details
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. Disengagement of the axle nut retaining clips could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.
- Risk
- A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 13V018000 · Recall details
Questions about the Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer recalls
How do I check if my Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer have?
4, covering suspension, equipment and structure.
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